Box Score For the second straight match, the University of Minnesota Duluth looked primed to play spoiler as teams vied for Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference postseason seeding. The Bulldogs held a lead late into the second half only to fall in overtime heartbreak once again as Bemidji State University scored in the 87th and 96th minutes to knock off UMD 2-1 in Bemidji on Sunday afternoon.

UMD (4-12-2, 3-10-2 NSIC) ends its season on a low note though their own offenses struggles told the tale of the season for the young team as they struck early with junior forward Kailey Beatt netting her fifth of the season with an assist by graduating midfielder Katie Peterson. The Bulldogs were strong defensively all season, particularly due to the efforts of its trio of goalkeepers, including Jordan Melby who made 12 saves on the afternoon for UMD. Unfortunately, the team did not find enough offense consistently and it happened again Sunday. The Bulldogs amounted eight shots-on-goal against the Beavers' Anna Fobbe, but couldn't make good on enough chances.

BSU had its first shot on a penalty kick in the 65th minute, but Melby made the correct play and knocked it away. She'd have no chance to make a play when BSU scored its first goal in the 87th minute as Abigail Nyquist hooked a corner kick inside the far post to tie the match at 1-all. The Beavers would pressure UMD out of the gates in the overtime session and made good on a second look as Christine Szurek netted the game-winner off a deflection by Melby to end the game and the Bulldogs' season.

With the season finale, UMD says farewell to a group of four seniors: Peterson, midfielders Kate McMahon and Leah Nesheim, and defender Jackie Sorenson. The three midfielders each had at least one shot in the game as the quartet was able to start in their second-straight game together as Nesheim battled back from injuries the past two seasons to start the final two games of her Bulldog career. The results on the field may not have been there for UMD in 2015, but a number of first-year players established themselves in significant roles -- three starting on Sunday afternoon, with a pair averaging 30 minutes off the bench. So, Bulldog Country will certainly be left with reason for an optimistic future as the team shifts into the offseason.